What does y mean?
Y means The twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet, called wy or wye and written in the Latin script..
Y
/ˈwaɪ/ · character
Meaning
The twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet, called wy or wye and written in the Latin script..
Definitions by Sense
- The twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet, called wy or wye and written in the Latin script.
- Abbreviation of year.
- (UK, television) Abbreviation of youth, usually followed by an age appropriate for the content so marked.
- (slang, text messaging, Internet slang) Abbreviation of why.
- (computing) Abbreviation of yes.
Example Sentences
Consider the following questions selected from the tests and estimate the proportion of Y8 pupils you would expect to answer correctly.
Y7
Synonyms for y
Antonyms for y
Related Words
Word Forms
- Y
- ys
- y's
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for y?
Common synonyms include ish, yttrium, atomic number 39, ly.
What is the opposite of y?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use y in a sentence?
Consider the following questions selected from the tests and estimate the proportion of Y8 pupils you would expect to answer correctly.
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